Miss Universe 2011 is about to Start!

The pageant will start with the arrival of 85+ beauties from all over the world at Guarulhos airport on August 21-23.  According to local reports, the first delegate to arrive will be Miss Ecuador, Claudia Schiess. While in Sao Paulo, the contestants will be staying at the 5-star Hilton Morumbi hotel, located in the western outskirt of the city. Morumbi is known as the local convention/trade area of the city with numerous hotels and meeting spaces.

The Welcome Event is expected to take place on August 24th, when  Geraldo Alckmin, Governor of Sao Paulo will welcome the beauties at the Palacio dos Bandeirantes.  Plans are also on board for visits to the beaches of Santos and Ilhabela all within the State of Sao Paulo.

The contestants will also take part in city tours including Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park, and visits to the Jockey Club, Golf Club and even attending an auto racing event. The nights in the city will also be exciting as the beauties will be attending local bars, such as the Skye Bar and the Buddha Bar.

Official events for the pageant include the traditional National Gift Auction, as well as the National Costume Show, Presentation Show (Preliminaries), Dress Rehearsal and of course, the live telecast.

Sao Paulo is one hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time, meaning the telecast will take place from 10 pm to 12 am, local time.  Don’t forget to take a jacket, as temperatures in the city during August/September can go down to 13C, with an average of 18-20 C during the day.

Key Dates for Miss Universe 2011 events

Aug. 21-23 Arrivals
September 6-7 Personality Interviews
September 8 Presentation Show / National Costume
September 12 Dress Rehearsal (2  pm) / Live Telecast (10 pm)
September 13 Departures

Keep in mind that September 7th is a national holiday; therefore most businesses will be closed.

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